Living in Rule, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rule · Census data 2020–2024
Rule has 823 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $34,792 (56% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $71,000, the median rent is $1,027/month.
Rule is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rule at a glance
- Population
- 823
- Median age
- 40State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $34,792State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $71,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,027/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 76.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Rule a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 38.3%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Rule
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rule the median home value is $71,000, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,027 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $913 a month in housing costs.
Rule median household income
The median household income in Rule is $34,792 and the income per person is $22,202. 38.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Rule: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 445
- Owner-occupied
- 76.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.6%
- Vacant
- 29.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.63
Rule demographics
- Population
- 823
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 313
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rule ›
Education in Rule
11.7% of adults 25 and older in Rule have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rule
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 8%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Rule vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rule | 823 | $34,792 | $71,000 | $1,027 |
| Rochester | 228 | $31,827 | $55,000 | $700 |
| Haskell | 2,817 | $62,378 | $104,500 | $777 |
| Weinert | 235 | $63,889 | $73,200 | — |
| Knox City | 974 | $42,344 | $62,700 | $579 |
| Aspermont | 920 | $56,429 | $39,000 | $613 |
| Stamford | 2,917 | $46,940 | $64,700 | $896 |
| Munday | 1,407 | $56,406 | $79,500 | $481 |
| Hamlin | 2,011 | $60,625 | $73,200 | $858 |
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Rule ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Rule: FAQ
What is the median household income in Rule, TX?
The median household income in Rule is $34,792, 56% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rule?
The median home value in Rule is $71,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Rule?
The median gross rent in Rule is $1,027 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Rule, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 38.3%.
What is the median age in Rule?
The median age in Rule is 40 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Rule?
The average commute to work in Rule is 17 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rule?
The unemployment rate in Rule is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rule?
11.7% of adults in Rule have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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